Wringer Setting & Symbolism

Wringer Objects/Places

The Soccer Field

The Soccer Field is the location where the Pigeon Shoot is held at the end of the Family Fest Celebration.

Family Fest

Family Fest is the annual festival held for six days in August in Palmer's town, the culmination of which is the Pigeon Shoot.

Palmer's Bedroom

Palmer's bedroom is his refuge from the world. It is the place where Nipper first appears and their friendship blossoms.

Dorothy's House

Dorothy's house sits across the street from Palmer's house and is the site of many pranks played on Dorothy by Palmer, Beans, and Mutto.

The School

Palmer, Beans, Mutto, Henry, and Dorothy spend much of their time together walking to and from school. The school is also the scene where Palmer spits on the floor to incur punishment in order to be kept after school and unavailable to Beans and the other boys.

Gold Pigeon Trophy

The Gold Pigeon Trophy sits on the mantel in Palmer's living room as evidence of his...
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